CVE-2009-1737: Directory traversal vulnerability in bom.php in MyPic 2.1 allows remote attackers to list files in arbitrary d

This month

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1737 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mypic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in bom.php in MyPic 2.1 allows remote attackers to list files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: diqiye

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-20 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

diqiye mypic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mypic || rpm -q mypic || mypic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mypic sudo apt install mypic=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold mypic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mypic sudo dnf downgrade mypic-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add mypic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1737?

mypic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1737 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1737 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-1737 affect?

CVE-2009-1737 affects mypic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in bom.php in MyPic 2.1 allows remote attackers to list files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1737?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

References

← Back to latest CVEs